hitType: 'event', We're told Weezy was completely devastated over the death of his ex's brothers, and wanted to get to Toya and their daughter as soon as he could to pay his respects. Lil Wayne dropped everything as soon as he heard about Toya Wright's brothers being killed in New Orleans Sunday and hopped on a jet that same day to be by her side. She was initially told just one of her brothers were shot, and that was it. She immediately drove to New Orleans to be close to her family. Celebrating Women's History Month BET Announces The 2023 'BET HER Awards' Dinner. Shes seen me go through it. We are a reflection of one another, Father continue to order our steps. The mom of twoexplained she was frantically calling family members and no one would answer. The music was loud and Im [thinking], this cant be real. 2023 Vibe Media, LLC. Shes been there for me, and Ill be there for her, Tiny told XXL. eventAction: 'click_adunit' 2023 BET Interactive, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Black Entertainment Television LLC. We want to hear from you! She also wrote the book Priceless Inspiration and stars on Marriage Boot Camp. Exclusive Details. #stoptheviolence #ineverfeltpainlikethisbefore #riptomybrothers #icantbelievethis #prayformyfamily , A post shared by Antonia Toya Johnson (@toyajohnson) on Jul 31, 2016 at 9:57am PDT. The man, in at least one instance, admitted the shooting to others, the affidavit said. I just received word of ur loss. },false) Toya later posted a tribute to her late brothers, calling them her "angels. The hardest thing Ive ever had to deal with was sitting thru a murder trial for my brother. Toya later posted a tribute to her late brothers, calling them her "angels. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { Edwards bond was set at $500,000 and hes due back in court May 7. "We are a reflection of one another, Father continue to order our steps. The warrant said Edwards was identified as the suspect with those nicknames and that \"several witnesses\" picked his photo from lineups. Hollywood Take reports that a friend of Rudys posted on Instagram, appearing to confirm Rudys death. In 2016, Toyas brothersRyan Rudy Johnson, 24, and Joshua Fish Johnson, 31, were found dead in a car in New Orleans. I got a call from my sister-in-law and she was like, Your brothers just got shot, Toya recalled to PEOPLE. RELATED: Toya Carter Speaks On Brothers Killed In New Orleans. The Bravo couple has been married since 2014. Toya Wright is starting to heal after the untimely death of her brothers Rudy and Josh Johnson, who were killed in a shootout in New Orleans a couple of weeks ago. Both were found inside a car inside a car near the corner of Pauger and North Miro streets in the citys 7th Ward, reported the Times-Picayune. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Wright tells People that she was hosting an event in Baton Rouge the night of the murders. Heres what we know so far about the shooting and Wrights brothers. Toya J Fanpage. 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Looks like the famed talk show host is not done spilling tea just yet. I understand sleepless nights,but the best thing is the sun comes up in the morning?? Shortly after the incident, Toya told People the devastating details of the night her siblings died. },false) Learn more about their relationship here. Both men had been shot. According to the New Orleans Police Department, who are currently investigating the double homicide, the incident occurred at the intersection of Pauger and North Miro streets around 12:08 a.m. Officers responded to a 911 call and upon arrival, they discovered two male victims unresponsive inside of a vehicle. Toya Wright, Memphitz and Regginae Carter in 2012. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { Toya Wright opens up to The Real ladies about the heartbreaking moment she fought out about the tragic death of her two brothers. Lil Wayne has had several high profile relationships during his career, dating fellow artists like Christina Milian and Nivea as well as models like Lauren London. However, that post is no longer available. "I guess they didn't want to tell me what was really going on," she says. Study suggests major retailers offer bogus deals, Why home fires burn significantly faster now, How to find complaints against Indiana doctors, Indiana government provides malpractice insurance, Zionsville man, BBB have warnings about puppy scams, CBS4 investigation ends wait time outside office, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. #stoptheviolence #ineverfeltpainlikethisbefore #riptomybrothers #icantbelievethis #prayformyfamily, she wrote. The man who was convicted of killing Toya Wrights brothers will serve life behind bars, Nola.comreports. And then you look over and see that this person has no sympathy. His Twitter page was @rudeboy_07. Wright and Rudy got into a dispute on social media after it was reported that she and her husband split. According to the site, the divorce ducuments show that Toya wants to bar Mickey from selling property during the divorce proceedings, which she fears he will do. Click Here To Subscribe! "It was the worst news ever," she says. Wright also confirmed on Instagram that her brothers were the victims. When she was 15, she gave birth to their daughter, Regina Carter. October 3, 2019. #NOPDAlert, UPDATE: Both victims @ Pauger/N. That's the most in a month since July 2012. Happy to see my friend smile, even if it's just for a moment," she added. 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A photo posted by Antonia Wright (@toyawright) on Aug 5, 2016 at 4:20pm PDT Get the Android Weather app from Google Play, Windshield covers and other handy gear you need for, 18 trendy cowboy boots to wear this winter, 18 books youll want to read on Dr. Seuss Day, Indy expects around $10 mil. I guess they didnt want to tell me what was really going on, she said at the time. It hits so close to home.Toya would later tell Essence that Lil Wayne dropped what he was doing to be there for her during her time of need. Toya and her estranged husband, Mickey,appeared on Untying the Knot in 2015. ga('ads.send', { According to Fameolous, Wright learned of her brothers deaths while on stage and stormed off. Wright was performing in Baton Rouge, with her most recent Instagram posts showing her on the way to the venue. Toya Wright says she's relieved that cops finally have a suspect in custody for the shooting deaths of her 2 brothers. When he started dating Nivea, I didnt know anything about it. Toya was joined by The Real Housewives of Atlanta'sKandi Burruss and their pals, including Monica, Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta's Rasheeda Buckner-Frost, and Tameka "Tiny" Harris, in the wake of the news that her siblings, Ryan "Rudy" Johnson and Joshua Johnson were found dead earlier this month. Toya Wright at a film premiere. (Instagram/jacipops). "When those you love experience heartache you surround them with the love. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. #NOPDAlert. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of Tory Lanez Sentencing Date In Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Case Postponed By Judge. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), The names of potential suspects have yet to be released. The couple divorced five years later, and according to Dreshare, Memphitz was angered that Toya kept his last name. They had signed a prenuptial agreement. The #RHOA mom showed her BFFa good time following her brothers' death. New Orleans police booked Antoine Edwards last week with two counts of second-degree murder charges that stem from the July 2016 fatal shooting ofJoshua and Ryan Rudy Johnson, brothers of reality star Toya Wright. It hits so close to home., HEAD BACK TO THE BLACKAMERICAWEB.COM HOMEPAGE, Age AintWhat?! You also agree to receive marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers) and other information from BET and the Paramount family of companies. A post shared by colormenae (@colormenae) on Sep 9, 2018 at 5:33pm PDT, [We dated] on and off, Toya said. ga('ads.send', { Toya Wright Would Have Toya Wright Interview at The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 (02/22/2016), Toya Wright chats about her new book "How To Lose A Husband", her beef with K. Michelle, being separated from her husband and much more. Edwards was sentenced to life in prison on Monday as the friends and relatives of the victims watched. "I got a call from my sister-in-law and she was like, 'Your brothers just got shot,'" she recalls. Then I found out and he admitted it to me that he was dating her and thats when the marriage came apart. His girlfriend posted a message that may have confirmed his death. During the trial, witnesses claim they saw Edwards at the scene of the crime after the men were killed. Her brothers, Rudy and Josh Johnson, were found shot early Sunday morning, family members said. hitType: 'event', The arrest warrant affidavit sworn by NOPD homicide detective Theo Kent says multiple tipsters told investigators a man known as \"Toine\" or \"Tweezy\" was responsible for the killings. When my brothers passed, he jumped on a jet and came immediately. Lil Wayne was especially close to Toya's brother, Rudy, who used to live with Wayne. I was 20, he was 21. The couple were on and off following Reginaes birth, as Wayne became involved with R&B singer Nivea. As far as the baby, Reginae, you know I keep her over here when were working.I know shes going to miss her daddy but Im going to try keep her busy, to keep her going and uplifted. In 2011, Toya starred on a lone season of the reality seriesToya: A Family Affair. The New Orleans Police Department said in a statement to The Advocate that two victims were shot at around 12:08 a.m. near Pauger and North Miro Streets. ", A photo posted by Antonia Wright (@toyawright) on Aug 5, 2016 at @ToyaWright I would DM u but we blocked each other long ago. Please know that God has a purpose on ur life. "When she said that," Wright explains, "I just knew." Meanwhile, fans are cheering Toya for showing so much courage in the face of adversity. The brothers were found shot to death inside a vehicle at the corner of Pauger and North Miro streets just after midnight July 31, 2016. 'TI & Tiny': Toya emotionally exhausted to learn of brothers' autopsy report, fans call it 'hardest thing'. Life is so short. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. Getty The service for Toya's brothers is Friday, but we're told Wayne will not attend -- only because he doesn't want to turn it into a media circus. #myrudeboy #icantbelievethisisreal #RipRudy #stoptheviolence ?? in revenue during Combine, 1 shot, seriously injured on Indys south side, Indy bill would take steps to make cyber civilian, 1 year in jail for woman charged in gruesome dog, Bodycams show IMPD officers in shootout with suspect, Indy strip club abruptly closes after police raid, Suspect in high-speed chase found hiding in dumpster, Ex-U.S. Rep. The victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. The brothers were found by NOPD shot to death just after midnight on July 31, 2016. When things are going wrong with him, Im always there because before anything Im his friend and Ive been in his life since we were like 13 years old.. It was not easy for Toya at all because, in addition to this, she had to patch things up with her estranged father before she could prepare herself for her brothers' trial. 6 Marquette beats Butler to clinch Big East, Indiana landfill getting toxic waste has EPA violation, Records show the Indiana BMV has been selling peoples, How to protect yourself against mail thieves, Chemical hair straighteners linked to higher cancer. Thats my daughters father and thats my friend. All this time, she has shown immense strength and it was finally time for justice. According to Nola.com, multiple tipsters told DetectiveTheo Kent a man nicknamed Toine or Tweezy was responsible for the killings. }); Exclusive Details. Following an investigation, Antoine Edwards was taken into custody. let gads_event; In 2016 Toya's brothers Rudy and Joshua were both murdered and found shot to death in their car in New Orleans. All we want is justice for my brothers, Toya told TMZ. The brothers of Toya Wright were reportedly shot and killed in New Orleans on Sunday. When she said that, I just knew. Wright said. July 31, 2016 12:01pm Toya Wright s two brothers, Josh and Rudy Johnson, were shot to death in New Orleans early Sunday (July 31). Reality star Toya Wright is mourning the loss of her two brothers, Rudy and Josh Johnson, who were reportedly shot and killed in New Orleans on Sunday. According to the warrant, several witnesses place Edwards in the area during the time the incident occurred and as the subject who produced a firearm and shot the victims in this incident., During an interview with People, Wright said after learning of her brothers murder she felt numb., It was the worst news ever, Wright said. Wright posted a photo of her brothers on Instagram, writing, Help me Lord. All Rights Reserved. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Those images will never leave your brain. 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